Between 1882 and 1899 there has been five Baseball Leagues that Minor-Leagues.com is tracking. The table below lists those Leagues and sorts them according to Age, then First Year of play.
Each link goes to a League Page where you can find more information and individual season standings.
| League | Classification | Years | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern League | Top Minor League | 1883-1884; 1886-1887 | 4 years |
| International League | Independent League | 1885 to now | 140 years old |
| Southern League | Independent League | 1885 to 1899 | 14 years |
| Western League | Independent League | 1885 to 1890 | 6 years |
| Texas League | Independent League | 1888 to 1899 | 12 years |
